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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.18, 3,079.12 and 591.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.18, 3,079.12 and 591.94 is: 887.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.18 : 3,079.12 = 591.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.18/3,079.12 = 591.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.18x = 3,079.12 × 591.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.18x = 1,822,654.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,654.29/2,053.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.72

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